1980 Ferrari 400 vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 400 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (112 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 400 | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 400 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
